- Have you signed the digital Google form acknowledging that you have read and understand both the CHS Bands Handbook and the class Syllabi? Talk to your young musician about this, if this seems like new information to you.
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Play-a-thon 2023
Handbook & Syllabus Acknowledgement
** Due by Friday 9/15 **
All students and parents/guardians will need to read through the Cleveland HS Band Handbook and the class syllabus.
The handbook is linked above, and the syllabus can be found in your child’s CANVAS page. The Syllabus is located in the area titled “Syllabus” in the left hand column of the CANVAS page.
Once you have read through these documents, please confirm that by completing these two google forms:
Subscribe to the Band Calendar
The band calendar will change often so please check it regularly. The best way to keep up to date is by subscribing to the band calendar, which can be done from the band homepage or the calendar page.
From the homepage, the “Upcoming Events” is located on the right column. The Add button is at the bottom of the section.

From the calendar page, the Subscribe button is at the bottom right corner of the calendar.

First Pep Band Game
**Schedule Update** – There is no longer a Pep Band event this Friday.
Our first Pep Band Football game will be Friday, September 15th. This will allow us enough time to bring everyone up-to-speed on the music.
Help Us Out!
From fundraising to transportation to event setup and cleanup, volunteers are critical to the success of Cleveland High School Bands. Let us know if you are interested by filling out our volunteer form, or by emailing Kristy Oliver at at volunteer.coordinator@clevelandbandspdx.com.
First Day with Instruments
No instruments needed on Tuesday. Please bring your instruments starting on Wednesday (8/30).
School Instrument Need Form
If you will be needing one or more school instruments this year, please fill out this form ASAP for each instrument needed. You will need to complete this form, even if you had an instrument checked out to you over the summer.
Band Parent Meetup
Parents! Please join us for an evening of dessert and live music on Monday, September 11th at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow band parents, learn how the Friends of Cleveland Bands supports the program and have your questions answered about what this year will entail.
2023-2024 Band Photo Album
If you have photos or videos you’d like share, please upload them in the album, we love them! The more the better. (See sidebar for link to album)
We also have an ongoing need for photographers and videographers throughout the year. Please feel free to shoot and upload at any event you’re able. You will likely see your work featured in the newsletter, on our website and throughout our social feeds.








